Iyanu Odebode, Ph.D

Chief AI Officer / AI & Machine Learning Executive

Cincinnati, US.

About

AI/ML expert, entrepreneur, and innovator with over a decade of experience building and advising on advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science systems. Proven leadership in founding and guiding deep‑tech ventures and guiding corporate AI strategy across startups and consulting firms. Adjunct professor and public speaker with a strong focus on ethical AI, bias auditing, and production‑scale systems.

Work

MetaBull AI

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Chief AI Officer

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

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Summary

Leading AI strategy and R&D for an AI-native production platform for film and television, delivering structured story context and production logic through proprietary AI models. Built to integrate into studio pipelines and safeguard IP. Based in Las Vegas, NV.

Highlights

Architected AI workflows for creative industry, enabling controlled, reproducible automation in content production

Oversaw development of ‘Felix 4D’, the first AI‑native production platform

CybrCastle

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Chief AI Advisor

Mason, Ohio, US

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Summary

Advising on AI integration and strategy within this boutique management consulting firm.

Highlights

Guided internal AI/ML strategy and implementation

Enhanced business consulting offerings with AI capabilities

Wokkah

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Chief Executive Officer

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

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Summary

Leading software development at a nascent AI startup focused on delivering digital solutions, platforms or AI tools under a founder’s vision.

Highlights

Founded and led Wokkah’s AI‑infused product development

Spearheaded operations and strategic direction

Zeitorios

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Founder / Chief Data Scientist

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

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Summary

Founded a boutique data science services startup providing advanced analytics, AI and ML solutions to clients.

Highlights

Built client‑centric AI and data science offerings

Led data architecture and model development

MetaBull AI

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Co‑founder & Chief Technology Officer

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

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Summary

Co‑founded and technologically led development of an AI‑native studio production platform for film and TV.

Highlights

Built early-stage architecture and AI model pipelines for creative production workflows

Drove transition from CTO to C‑level leadership role

AfroMeals

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Co‑founder / Chief Technology Officer

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

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Summary

Co‑founded a food & beverage tech startup, leading the technology strategy and platform development.

Highlights

Built full‑stack tech infrastructure

Scaled platform for food service operations

Ellumen, Inc.

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Business Development Consultant (AI/ML)

Silver Spring, Maryland, US

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Summary

Consulted for an IT services and consulting firm, enabling AI/ML-driven business growth and partnerships.

Highlights

Identified AI and ML business opportunities

Supported strategic consulting and partnerships

U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

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Doctoral Researcher (AFIT‑ORISE)

Dayton, Ohio, US

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Summary

Conducted advanced research in AI/ML within the doctoral program.

Highlights

Published and led academic research projects

Collaborated on applied research initiatives

Ellumen, Inc.

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Machine Learning Consultant

Silver Spring, Maryland, US

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Summary

Delivered machine learning expertise to support client engagements in IT consulting.

Highlights

Developed ML solutions for operational clients

Bridged business requirements to technical implementations

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Adjunct Professor

Baltimore, Maryland, US

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Summary

Taught and developed course content in AI, data science, and computational methodologies.

Highlights

Designed curriculum for AI and data science courses

Mentored graduate students

Internal Revenue Service

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Information Technology Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, US

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Summary

Provided IT infrastructure and development support within the federal agency.

Highlights

Directed adoption of secure IT systems

Supported internal engineering operations

Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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Doctor of Philosophy Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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Master of Science Bioinformatics

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, , Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science Computer Science

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

machine learning, AI frameworks.

Machine Learning

deep learning, scalable pipelines.

Data Science

big data, analytics, statistical modeling.

Python

Apache Kafka

Apache Spark

AWS

AWS Lambda.

Leadership

startups, team management.

Product Development

software development life cycle, operations.

Public Speaking

conference presentations, AI ethics.